Free home repairs for those in need

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You wonder if Bobby Trimble had any notion how widely his thoughtful idea would blossom and spread. Trimble was the Texas oil worker who gathered a group of caring neighbors in 1973 to help a widow living on a fixed income with some much-needed home repairs. At the end of that productive and invigorating day of work, the woman exclaimed, "This is like Christmas in April!" Rebuilding Together (formerly known as Christmas in April) became a national nonprofit organization in 1988 headquartered in Washington, D.C. There are now 260 affiliates of this volunteer organization in 49 states, preserving and revitalizing low-income houses and communities.The group performs home repair and maintenance services at no charge for low-income homeowners and nonprofit facilities. Th...